AQW 53344/22-27

Mrs Michelle Guy
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 29/09/2026
Answered On Date: 06/10/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children currently not attending school due to the lack of appropriate health care support in school including adequate nursing provision.

Answer:

I am informed by the Education Authority that there are currently fewer than five children in Special Schools not attending school due to the lack of appropriate health care support in school, including adequate nursing provision.

Additionally, fewer than five children in Special Schools have experienced, since the start of 2026 academic year, disrupted attendance due to the lack of appropriate health care support in school, including adequate nursing provision.